PMcrunch

In these tough times, many people are losing their jobs and the same is true within the project management ranks as projects and programs are canceled. The question of how we can cope with the potential job loss is well documented and it is important that we develop the self-honesty and fortitude to deal with this possibility.

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Organizations of all sizes have been taking a much closer look at their project portfolios in these tough times. One of the bigger questions is “where does innovation fit in in the portfolio?” There are some interesting ideas around this and organizations must reckon with the fact that decisions about innovation could very well set the stage for the future of the company. At the same time, we must reckon with the fact that, in order to reach a future, we must be financially sound through the crisis. I have been thinking a bit about the relationship between innovation and portfolio management in tough times.

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As project managers we are responsible, typically, for our specific projects. Sometimes we might be working on portfolio management and sometimes we may be working in a PMO-type environment that offers project management help around the organization. However, more often than not, we are focused on our individual projects. Regardless of where you fit in to this spectrum, it is good to take a look at the kinds of projects that your company is implementing right now, as this can foreshadow the future for the organization.

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How we succeed is every bit as important as what we achieve.  Really, what I am saying is that we need to review our definition of project and program success periodically.  Making our mark on our projects and programs does not need to involve compromising with our ideals for making our mark in a positive [...]

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